Reported ‘Possible Torpedo’ Recovered Near Escambia County Boat Launch; Here’s What It Really Was

February 3, 2026

A reported “possible torpedo” was discovered near an Escambia County boat ramp on Monday, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, but it was not a torpedo.

The ECSO Dive Team responded around 10 a.m. to the Mahogany Mills Boat Ramp on Bayou Chico after a report that the possible torpedo was discovered near the pier.

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The area was secured, and the Bomb Squad/Explosive Incident response team and the Hurlburt Field Explosive Ordnance Disposal team responded.

“The torpedo was safely removed from the water,” ECSO said in a statement. “We appreciate the quick coordination between agencies and remind the public that if you encounter any suspicious or unfamiliar objects, do not touch them and immediately contact law enforcement.”

The object was later determined to be an old inert training munition — a practice bomb.

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Comments

3 Responses to “Reported ‘Possible Torpedo’ Recovered Near Escambia County Boat Launch; Here’s What It Really Was”

  1. Angie on February 3rd, 2026 3:16 pm

    better safe than sorry! thank you to law enforcement and corresponding teams (bomb squad, dive team, etc) for taking your job seriously and keeping the public safe!

  2. Taxpayer on February 3rd, 2026 2:23 pm

    Anybody with a link of sense knew it wasn’t a torpedo. I’m embarrassed for ECSO for making that statement.

  3. JTV on February 3rd, 2026 11:55 am

    I built a whole bunch of those during my time in the Air Force.





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